Search Goods Measures and Special Requirements

This section provides measure and requirement that you need to follow when import-export or transit goods. If you are a new user to this section, click here to see instruction on how to access and search all procedures in Lao PDR Trade Portal

Measures

A ‘measure’ is a specific requirement that applies to a commodity or to certain types of products. Typically a measure could relate to sanitary or phytosanitary regulations (SPS). In these cases, permits or licenses may need to be obtained from the relevant government agency prior to importing or exporting the goods.
A measure may also be a permanent prohibition to import or export certain products (for example, psychotropic drugs) or a temporary prohibition for health protection or other reasons or to enforce a quota.
You can find out what measures are currently in force in Lao PDR by using the search facilities below. Where a measure applies to specific commodities, these will also be listed.
A measure is normally enforced through a legal instrument such as a law, a decree or a regulation. The relevant legal document is also shown against each measure below and you will be able to view the full legal text by clicking on the link.

Special Requirements

By using the search facilities below you will also be able to look up any generic requirements associated with specific commodities or products, such as the need to obtain an automatic or non-automatic import license prior to importation.